Delicate Arch
About This Trail
Delicate Arch is easily the most popular destination at Arches National Park as it adorns posters, souvenirs, and a large percentage of Utah license plates. The beautiful arch is bigger than expected at 42 feet high and over 30 feet wide. Hiking to Delicate Arch is only 3-miles roundtrip. It’s not a super hard hike, but it does have a few challenges that make it deserve a “moderate” rating on many hiking websites.
Trail Features
Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
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Surface type | Mixed |
Elevation gain | 480 ft. |
Stroller friendly | No |
ADA accessible | No |
Water fountains | No |
Bathrooms | Yes |
Cell reception | Spotty |
Pet friendly | No |
Nearby convenience store | Yes |
Camping Nearby | Yes |
Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
Awesome arch! Lots of rocks to climb, panoramic views.
Other Trails in Arches National Park
Fee & Parking Details
There is a $30 per car fee to enter Arches National Park. There is a large parking lot at the trailhead, but during peak times the lot may fill up. There is parking allowed on parts of the road, but then it will add some distance to your hike.
Trail Contributor

Alex is an artist and graphic designer who runs her own little business from home while she’s momming it with her two school-aged boys. She’s a California native and transplant to the Salt Lake Valley where she’s completely fallen in love with living so close to the mountains. She loves hiking, camping, travel, soccer, photography and cooking. She geeks out over history, especially art history, loves getting lost in a great novel, and she started practicing taekwondo the year she turned 40. She’s also a Lifetime Girl Scout and she loves sharing her love for travel and the outdoors with her kids.
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Getting There
From I-70, take exit 182 to US-191 S toward Moab. The park entrance will be on the left after approximately 27 miles. The trailhead for Delicate Arch is approximately 14 miles after the main entrance and clearly marked.